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18 to 35s
Real Colombia
12 days • 4.9
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Start
Bogota, Colombia
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Finish
Cartagena, Colombia
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Trip Code
GGYS
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Min Age
18
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Trip Size
1 - 16
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Meals
11 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
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Transport
Plane, Local bus, Private vehicle, MetroCable Acevedo
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Accommodation
Hotel (7 nights), Hostel (2 nights), Coffee Estancia (2 nights)
From £1,409(12 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Go behind the scenes of the beans during a unique stay on a traditional coffee estancia located deep in Colombia's coffee country – caffeine addicts rejoice!
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Take part in a game of Tejo – Colombia's national sport and a popular pastime in Salento (think bocce with gunpowder) – with the locals in the Tejo hall.
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Hike through the lush Cocora Valley – home to cute little hummingbirds and the world's tallest palm trees!
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Explore Colombia’s Caribbean coast with two free days in Palomino. Chill out on the beach, hike through the jungle in nearby Tayrona National Natural Park or dine on delicious seafood – the choice is yours!
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Lose yourself in the colours of Cartagena as you wander through the cobbled streets packed with beautiful churches, monasteries, and mansions. Then, enjoy two full days of free time to choose your own adventure.
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By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Tuuur Foundation partner, PAC. Donations help them bring life-changing healthcare to rural communities in Colombia.
Is this trip right for you?
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As this trip only has limited time in Bogota, we highly recommend staying a few extra days before your tour to enjoy all this amazing destination has to offer.
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The Cocora Valley hike is pretty rigorous, so you'll need to be fit and have sturdy walking shoes. If you'd rather relax, you can opt out of this activity.
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Colombia enjoys a stable climate all year round, but it can get pretty hot and humid in the north. Be sure to drink plenty of water and wear adequate sun protection, especially in Cartagena on the coast.
Itinerary
- DAY 1Day 1 • Bogota
- DAY 2Day 2 • Salento
- DAY 3Day 3 • Cocora Valley/Coffee Estancia
- DAY 4Day 4 • Coffee Estancia
- DAY 5Day 5 • Medellin
- DAY 6Day 6 • Medellin
- DAY 7Day 7 • Medellin
- DAY 8Day 8 • Palomino
- DAY 9Day 9 • Palomino
- DAY 10Day 10-11 • Cartagena
- DAY 11Day 12 • Cartagena
Inclusions
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11 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners
airport_shuttle Transport
Plane, Local bus, Private vehicle, MetroCable Acevedo
bed Accommodation
Hotel (7 nights), Hostel (2 nights), Coffee Estancia (2 nights)
festival Included activities
circleBogota - La Candelaria Walking Tour
circleSalento - Traditional Tejo Game
circleBogota - Visit to Paloquemao market
circleCoffee Region - Cocora Valley visit & Hike
circleLeader-led Informal Spanish Lesson
circleManizales - Coffee plantation tour, coffee tasting and coffee making
circleMedellin - Barrio Transformation Tour
museum Optional activities
circleMedellin - Museo de Antioquia entrance fee - USD6
circleMedellin - Day trip to Santa Fe de Antioquia - USD6
circleMedellin - Museo de Arte Moderno - USD4
circleMedellin - Comuna 13 Transformation Tour (based on 4 participants) - USD42
circlePalomino – Tayrona National Park visit - USD22
circleCartagena - Rosario Islands Boat Trip with Lunch (from) - USD70
circleCartagena - San Felipe de Barajas Castle - USD6
circleCartagena - Graffiti Tour (based on 4 participants) - USD21
circleCartagena - La Boquilla Mangrove tour (based on 4 participants) - USD47
circleCartagena - Rum tasting experience - USD74
circleCartagena - Street Food Tour (based on 4 participants) - USD31
circleCartagena - Champeta Class (from) - USD12
circleCartagena - Private Sunset Cruise (based on 4 participants) - USD179
circleCartagena - El Totumo Mud Volcano (based on 4 participants) - USD75
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Important notes
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1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Days 3,4 (Coffee Estancia) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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2. Please provide your full name exactly as per passport at the time of booking (including any middle names listed on your passport) for Entrance tickets to certain sites. Additionally on certain trips it's needed to book bus, train or flight tickets. Fees may apply for amendments to details within 45 days of departure, and in some cases you will be required to cover the cost of issuing new tickets. Delays to provide this information may result in booking fees or changes to your itinerary.
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3. In order to comply with tourist regulations set by the Colombian government, a copy of your passport will be required. This will be emailed to our local office in Colombia, your tour leader will assist you with this on day 1.
Reviews (31)
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Lilya
Jan 13, 2025
Great tour to discover beautiful Colombia, with a good balance of activities and time to relax. Our guide, Andrea, was absolutely amazing, providing very interesting cultural and historical context along the way, keeping us organized, and making sure everyone is having a good time. I also felt secure throughout the tour. 100% recommended!
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Hayley
Dec 03, 2024
Andrea was amazing! This tour was amazing! Medellin was so much fun and insightful, the coffee farm was beautiful and the group was lovely.
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Sofia
Dec 03, 2024
We had an amazing time during the "Real Colombia" trip and could see so many different facets of Colombia and the culture as I could not have imagined beforehand. My highlight was the coffee region, would like to visit it again. Special thanks to our tour leader Andrea, for the excellent guidance with a lot of heart blood throughout the trip! :)
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Florian
Dec 03, 2024
Overall it was an awesome trip. I can't find any negative points and I'm looking forward to book another trip with intrepid and especially Andrea
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Christoph
Dec 02, 2024
Verry nice trip through Colombia. Every stop was unique und different than all the other stops bevore. And with Andrea you have the best Tourguide
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Joshua
Aug 31, 2024
Colombia is a country of wonderful people and a painful past, this trip showed the direction it is going and what a beautiful direction that is. With a wonderful guide like Andrea leading the tour, I am jealous of whoever gets to experience this trip for the first time!
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Lewis
Aug 31, 2024
Great trip seeing really interesting and beautiful parts of Colombia. Some days felt a little bit rushed as there were a lot of early starts, but they were all worth it because we got to do and see so much. All around great trip
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Zali
Aug 28, 2024
This was the best trip I’ve ever done in my life! Andrea was phenomenal we could not have asked for a better tour guide. She was kind and patient and ultra-organized. Would highly recommend her to anyone wanting to do Colombia! She’s so much fun and kept us all super safe and comfortable. The trip itinerary was perfect, not too rushed but busy enough that we were never bored. Colombia is such an underrated country in my opinion, the people, the landscapes and the cities are beautiful - and Andrea highlighted all of that perfectly!!
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Hillana
Aug 27, 2024
I had an amazing time on the tour in Colombia, and Andrea was a big reason why. The tour itself was well-organized, covering all the key spots with just the right mix of history, culture, and local experiences. Andrea, our guide, was fantastic—knowledgeable, funny, and full of energy. She really brought the sights and stories to life, making each stop memorable. If you're looking for a tour that’s both informative and fun, with a guide who knows how to keep things lively, this is the one to choose!
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James
Aug 27, 2024
Amazing trip, highly recommend. Especially with Andrea - great guide who really made our trip. Want to go back to Colombia asap!